Nevada vs North Dakota for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$200

$120

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$200

$60

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Nevada	North Dakota
Total Fees	$200	$120 ✓
Application Fee	$200	$120 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$200	$60 ✓
CE Hours	45 hrs	12 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

North Dakota is $80 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Dakota

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Renewal Cost

North Dakota has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: North Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost

North Dakota $120

vs Nevada ($200)

Faster Processing

Nevada 4-8 wks

vs North Dakota (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

North Dakota $60

vs Nevada ($200)

Nevada Board

Nevada State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Nevada CNS requirements →

North Dakota Board

North Dakota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full North Dakota CNS requirements →

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